After School Nanny

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After-School & Holiday Nanny – Dorking, Surrey

Tanya is seeking a reliable and proactive nanny to support her family in Dorking. This position is perfect for a caregiver who enjoys working with older children (aged 9 and 12), focusing on school logistics, extracurricular support, and engaging holiday activities.

Job Summary

  • Employer: Private Family (Contact: Tanya)

  • Location: Dorking, Surrey (with school runs to Reigate and Dorking)

  • Position: Part-time

  • Children: Two children (Aged 9 and 12)

  • Schedule: After-school hours + holiday coverage

Key Responsibilities

  • School Logistics: Manage school pick-ups from schools in both Reigate and Dorking.

  • Academic & Extracurricular Support: Assist with homework oversight and transport the children to their various after-school activities.

  • Holiday Engagement: Provide increased hours during school holidays, planning fun, age-appropriate outings and activities.

  • Evening Routine: Supervise evening tasks, including meal preparation and ensuring a smooth wind-down after a busy school day.

  • Household Support: Assist with child-related tasks to help the household run efficiently.

Requirements

  • Driving: Given the locations (Reigate/Dorking) and the nature of school runs, a full, clean driving licence and access to a car is highly likely to be required.

  • Experience: Experience working with older children (pre-teens) is essential. You must be able to balance “gentle authority” with being a fun, relatable mentor.

  • Compliance: Enhanced DBS check and Paediatric First Aid qualification.

  • Personal Attributes: Reliable, highly organized, and proactive. The family values long-term commitment, as evidenced by their previous nanny’s two-year tenure.

Salary and Benefits

  • Compensation: Competitive hourly rate (to be negotiated based on experience and driving requirements).

  • Environment: A supportive family environment where previous nannies have stayed for long periods.

  • Flexibility: A mix of regular after-school hours and additional holiday hours.

Estimated Average Salaries: Surrey/South East

Salaries for after-school roles in the Surrey area reflect the high cost of living and the necessity of independent transport.

Role Type Typical Gross Hourly Rate (Surrey)
Standard After-School Nanny £15 – £18
Experienced/Driver Nanny £17 – £21
Holiday/Full-Day Nanny £16 – £20

Nannying for Pre-Teens (Aged 9–12)

Working with children in this age group is distinct from caring for toddlers. Your role shifts toward:

  • Mentorship: Being a trusted adult who can offer guidance while respecting their growing independence.

  • Logistical Coordination: Acting as a “family coordinator”—managing schedules, transport, and extracurricular commitments.

  • Creating Connection: Finding activities that interest 9 and 12-year-olds (such as sports, creative projects, or outdoor excursions) rather than traditional “play.”

Next Steps:

Since this family values long-term commitment, your application should highlight your stability and your specific experience with children of this age.

It is a pleasure to meet you, Tanya! Being based in Dorking, Surrey, puts you in a fantastic spot. You are perfectly positioned to serve both the affluent Surrey Hills community and the high-demand London market. Many agencies—especially those specializing in elite, high-net-worth placements like Little Ones or Beauchamp for Nannies—regularly recruit for roles in the “stockbroker belt” and the surrounding country estates.

Since you are a bit further out from Central London, you have a unique advantage: you can appeal to families looking for long-term, stable, “live-out” professional care or estate management, which is highly valued in the Surrey area.

How I Can Help You Make Your Move

Whether you are looking to secure a role closer to home or seeking a position with a high-profile London family that requires travel or commuting, I am here to help you get “agency-ready.”

  • Tailored Candidate Profile: I can craft a professional, high-impact summary that highlights your reliability and ability to manage the unique demands of a large country estate or a busy family home.

  • Agency Registration Strategy: I can advise on which agencies specifically cater to the Surrey/London corridor so you aren’t wasting time applying to firms that don’t cover your travel radius.

  • Essential Documentation Checklist: I can provide a step-by-step list of the specific certifications (e.g., current DBS, updated First Aid, and formal reference structures) that will put your file at the top of the pile.

  • Communication Templates: I can draft professional emails for you to send to agency consultants, specifically highlighting your commitment to long-term placement—a trait that agencies prize above all else.

To apply for this job please visit www.childcare.co.uk.